University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Reviews

As a former college admission counselor, I am always interested in institutions of higher education; why people choose them and what they think about them.  With moving to a new city, I have this wonderful opportunity to talk to people and find out why they went to school where they did and how successful that education was.  So, sit back, relax, and find out what this former student of the University of Michigan has to say.

What degree if any did you earn or pursue? I earned a BA in English and a Secondary Teaching Certificate

What was your major? English

What were the top three reasons you chose...

I went to the University of Michigan ten years ago. It is an excellent, public university that is affordable to in-state students. I graduated from the school of education there. It was an excellent education and really gave me the tools that I needed to become a top-notch educator. I never lived in the dorms, but did have my own apartment and lived in a sorority house for two years. In both cases, I was able to learn a lot about myself and others.

The University of Michigan offered me a well-rounded college experience. I had excellent professors and large classes. But, I was also only one of twenty-three...

While Michigan is cold and Ann Arbor is expensive (including tuition), the campus is gorgeous, the environment is welcoming and dynamic, the opportunities available to students are enormous, and commuting around campus is a breeze with the private (and free) bus system. Deciding to attend UofM was the best thing I could have done for myself. I felt welcome and safe coming from out of state.

 What I enjoyed other than the sense of community and pride was the enormous amount of activity and student support. Not only is the campus ripe with professional development opportunities, but the university...

University of Michigan is a wonderful college that is highly respected by people all over the world. If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to this University, it also has two other campus sites in Flint and Dearborn, Michigan which offer smaller class sizes, different types of study programs, cheaper classes, and less of the social scene, without losing the pride that one gets from going to UofM.